An Edinburgh-born Married at First Sight groom has shared a heartfelt message to viewers on social media following his exit from the show.

Paul Richardson, 60, and his surprise bride Anita, became the first couple to leave the new series of the hit E4 reality show on Sunday, October 4.

The pair made their debut on the show on Sunday, September 28, but just five episodes later, the duo have decided to call it quits.

At the second commitment ceremony, both Anita and Paul decided it was time to untie the knot with Paul commenting that Anita had come on the show to find love, while he came on to 'find himself'.

Paul said it was an "honour" to have been chosen for the programme and thanked his fellow participants, the crew, and Anita for making his experience a positive one.

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